FORESTival 2017

A Studio in the Woods, a program of Tulane University located in an endangered bottomland hardwood forest on the banks of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, is dedicated to forest preservation, science-inspired art education and providing a peaceful retreat for artists and scholars who are interested in tackling challenging issues with imagination, power and resourcefulness. The Studio has an established record of pairing land preservation with intimate artist residencies, connecting artists to the local community through creative discourse centered on environmental and social challenges.

A Studio in the Woods

Join us at A Studio in the Woods for the 7th annual FORESTival: a celebration of art and nature!
 Suggested $10 Donation*, KIDS FREE! 
 Music! The Asylum Chorus, Byron Asher's Skrontch Music, Confetti Park Players and Make Music NOLA.
Artist presentations by current and former residents Fallen Fruit, ISeeChange, Jane Hill, John Kleinschmidt and Benjamin Morris.
Special guest artists include a performance by Punica Granatum Collective, Building a Clay Forest, and Antenna's Draw-a-thon. Guided walks through the woods will be led by ASITW Environmental Curator David Baker, entomologist Kimberly Mighell, and former resident Benjamin Morris, who will lead a walking tour of some of the places that inspired the poems in his new book, Ecotone. Food and beverage available for purchase from The Crepe Cart NOLA, Quintin's Natural Ice Crean, a local BBQ vendor, and more! Silent auction of one-of-a-kind art objects and experiences FORESTival is the only time during the year that A Studio in the Woods is open to the public at large and this signature celebration of art and nature is fun for the whole family. A Studio in the Woods is located in Lower Algiers at 13401 Patterson Rd. New Orleans LA, 70131, about a 25 minute drive from downtown New Orleans.
FORESTival is made possible with the generous support of Valero Energy Foundation, Arbors Estates of Orleans, Lynne Burkart, Power Systems Specialists, Ellen and Tom Prewitt, Regions Bank, New Orleans Hash House Harriers Red Dress Run, Waggonner and Ball Architects, Pabst Blue Ribbon, NOLA Brewery, Small Town Brewery, Troy Scroggins, Mary and Larry Antonini, Dawn Barrios, Richard Colton, Karen Edmunds, Mereaux Foundation, Catherine and Hunter Pierson, Linda Usdin, Martie and Art Waterman, and Pelican Bomb. 
*About our suggested donation: $10 helps keep our programming going and cover the costs of producing the festival. You might consider paying less if you are un- or under- employed, have significant debt, lack access to familial/other assets and/or are supporting dependents. You might consider paying more if you have full time employment that enables you to meet your basic needs and have expendable income, you have no dependents and little debt, and/or you have access to multiple assets or familial wealth. We seek to welcome all people to our space and encourage you to pay what is comfortable for you.

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FORESTival 2017

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